Total volume of inorganic waste produced this year (tons)

     In 2024, National Chiayi University continued to implement a comprehensive inorganic waste management system across all campuses. Inorganic waste mainly includes scrap iron, tin cans, aluminum and stainless-steel materials, PET bottles, plastic waste, glass, waste lighting illuminants, cables, batteries, and other electronic components. All waste is collected by trained staff, sorted at recycling stations, and weighed to ensure accurate and auditable records.  The total inorganic waste generated reached 56.42 tons, an increase of 33.88% compared with 42.14 tons in 2023. This increase is mainly attributed to a 35% rise in campus facility rentals and event activities, which resulted in greater temporary waste from packaging materials and equipment renewal. Despite this growth, the university further strengthened waste-reduction measures, including the reuse of construction residues (soil, gravel, and building materials) by the Office of General Affairs’ Maintenance and Repair Team, the organization of ICT and electronic waste recycling campaigns, and the improvement of waste segregation at the source.  Waste management is jointly supervised by the Environmental Protection and Safety Management Center and the Office of General Affairs, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. These efforts support SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by promoting circular resource use and sustainable campus operations.